oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-29

SENATE DEBATE IS SENSATIONAL (Continued from Page One) orous examination by various scholars on the committee, as to the "wires pulled" to prevent the committee from examining McLean. Palmer denied that he was a law partner of Col. J. W. Zevely, an associate of Harry F. Sinclair, altho in the McLean telegraphs made public by the committee yesterday, reference was made to a partnership existing between the two. He similarly denied he was ever employed by Sinclair, or by ex-secretary of the interior Fall. The former attorney general gave his testimony under oath, being sworn by Senator Lenroot, chairman of the committee. He said he had been a friend of McLean's for some years and recently was employed as counsel for the publisher by John Major, McLean's confidential representative in Washington. How Major got the idea he was a law partner of Col. Zevely, Palmer did not know, but he said he surmised it was because Zevely remarked to Major that he had been talking over the oil scandal with Palmer. Palmer said on Dec. 23 Zevely called to see him and "during the course of the conversation he asked me either what I thought I knew about the oil investigation." I told him I had never heard of it; that I had been out of the country for four months and out of the city for six months and didn't really know the investigation was going on." Zevely asked Palmer, the witness said, if he thot Sinclair and Fall could be compelled to testify. "I merely gave him my curbstone opinion," Palmer said, "that no witness could be made to testify concerning any matter in the jurisdiction of the congress." Palmer denied he had advised McLean he would not be called to testify. Dill read a telegram from Major to McLean referring to publican of Iowa. Senator Willis, Republican of Ohio, leader of the Daugherty group, revealed that Daugherty's friends will seek to obtain permission for him to be represented by counsel at the "trial." With the resolution passing the senate today, the public "trial" probably will be started by the middle of next week. A brief delay will be encountered while the investigating committee organizes and determines upon a line of procedure. By KENNETH CLARK (I. N. 8. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—The dragnet of the senate public lands committee entangled additional witnesses high in political life in the oil scandal today. A. Mitchell Palmer, attorney general in the Wilson administration and the second former democratic cabinet member to appear before the committee, faced a gruelling examination as to the part played in attempting to block the appearance of E. B. McLean, newspaper publisher, on the witness stand. At the insistence of Senators Lenroot, Republican of Wis., chairman, and Dill, Dem. of Wash., Palmer was asked to explain charges contained in McLean's telegrams that he used political influence on senator in McLean's behalf. The committee also was anxious to question Palmer about a statement in one of the telegrams that he was a "law partner" of Colonel J. W. Zevely, personal counsel for Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome. In this connection Zevely flatly denied any legal connection with Palmer, declaring "the statement is erroneous: Palmer and I have no law partnership." William Gibbs McAdoo, candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, who appeared voluntarily several weeks ago, may be called to explain McLean's statement that "Francis McAdoo or his father has been my per- CANADA CALLS ON CURRIE TO ACT MINISTER TO U Sir Arthur W. Currier, Sir Arthur W. Currie, who mandated the Canadian army in the world war and who presided of McGill University Montreal, has been offered position of Canadian minister Washington. Canada's affair been in charge of the British bassador, but the Dominic decided it needs a represent all of its own. LAND MARINES OR HONDURAS CO WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Attachment of U. S. marine landed on the north e and didn't really know the investigation was going on." Zevely asked Palmer, the witness said, if he that Sinclair and Fall could be compelled to testify. "I merely gave him my curbstone opinion," Palmer said, "that no matter could be made to testify concerning any matter in the jurisdiction of the congress." Palmer denied he had advised McLean he would not be called to testify. Dill read a telegram from Major to McLean referring to "Palmer and his law partner, Zevely" saying "Palmer in the morning would look out for the interests of the man at Wardman Park (Fall)." "Did you see Fall?" "I haven't seen him for several years," Palmer replied. Palmer said he had not discussed with McLean about "getting Whitney (Harry Payne Whitney) exceused from testimony." "Did you know that Zevely was acting for McLean?" "I did not." "Did you and he ever prepare together any statement for the Committee?" "No." "Did you ever represent anyone else in the investigation?" "I never represented anyone else in any way, shape or form, except this simple thing that at McLean's request, I acted for him in the absence of his attorney, Wilton Lamertt." "Do you represent Doheny?" "Oh, no." "Doheny has so many attorneys I shot it fair to ask you that question." Palmer vigorously denied that he had ever approached Senator Underwood, Dem. of Alabama, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, to intercede in McLean's behalf. "It did get the impression that Senator Walsh had not made his mind to call McLean, but I repeat I did not have anyone go to Senator Walsh for me on McLean's behalf." Palmer said. By WILLIAM K. HUTCHINSON (I. N. S. Staff Correspondent) WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—After some hours of bctic oratory, the senate today will authorize a sweeping investigation of Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty's conduct of the department of justice. It is not unlikely that before the investigation is concluded every branch of the government will have been drawn in because of the wide ramifications planned by those back of the probe. The resolution of inquiry has been drawn by Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Montana, and both Republicans and Democrats were agreed that its political significance is great in lieu of the approaching campaign. Democrats declared substantive he was a "law partner" of Colonel J. W. Zewley, personal counsel for Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome. In this connection Zewley flatly denied any legal connection with Palmer, declaring "the statement is erroneous; Palmer and I have no law partnership." William Gibbs McAdoo, candidate for the democratic presidential nomination, who appeared voluntarily several weeks ago, may be called to explain McLean's statement that "Francis McAdoo or his father has been my personal attorney for seven years," members of the committee declared today. The suggestion also was made in committee that Will H. Hays, former postmaster general be called. The committee has heard reports that "hays had a conference with ex-secretary of the interior Albert B. Fall shortly after Senators Lenroot and Snoot saw Full at his apartment here last December. The committee has not verified the report. The committee also called John Spurgeon, editor of the Washington Post, McLean's newspaper, Karl C. Schuyler, Denver attorney for today. Several employees of McLean, who rent telegrams to McLean in Palm Beach will be examined before the publisher himself takes the stand, probably early next week. Before examining McLean, the committee wants to decipher the batch of code messages that were found in the sheaf of telegrams. If the employees cannot decipher these messages, containing references to "peaches" "apples," "apricots," "cherries" and "the champion," code experts will be called in. Another phase of the investigation was opened today when the committee announced that Major General John LeJeune, commandant of the marine corps, and John G. Garden of the Mutual Oil Co. had been ordered to testify. The committee wants to find out about the election of the Mutual Oil Co. from Teapot Dome by marines. The Mutual Co. had claims to Teapot Dome. CHARGE SINCLAIR CONSPIRED WITH PIONEER FOR LEASE WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—The direct charge that Harry F. Sinclair "conspired" with the Pioneer Oil Co. to obtain a lease to Teapot Dome, was made before the Senate public lands committee today by Karl C. Schuyler of Denver, counsel for L. Leo Stack, Denver oil man. Schuyler declared Sinclair paid $1,000,000 to the Midwest Oil group, including Pioneer, to quiet their claims to the reserve. The million dollar agreement was made in March, 1922. LAND MARINES OR HONDURAS CO WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Attachment of U.S. marine been landed on the north o'Honduras to act as "co-guard" and to "protect An Hives," it was announced state department today. The marines were sent to duras on board the U.S. Denver in command of A Dayton. The American Counsel reported to the state department that he had been fired in revolutionary forces during four hour pitched battle streets. He declared that telephone communication had been for several hours and that with great difficulty that he been able to get in contact with the state department. It is the most complete book containing not only manuscripts names than for but a much fuller list of affiliated business houses. The started in the last issue, is on yellow paper and occupies at rear of the book. It is of much convenience clally to business folk. The 26 pages of it covering nearly conceivable kind of business profession. The names thruout are on a good quality of paper readily legible manner. formation on charges for vice and the general information has been more detailed. 2 GIRLS MISSING VISIT PARK Mrs. Lola Cameron, Miss Thelma Bronson, all have been missing since when they went to Orda Park, and the authority searching for them. The is of the Boise vicinity letter of Long Beach It is not unlikely that before the investigation is concluded every branch of the government will have been drawn in because of the wide ramifications planned by those back of the probe. The resolution of inquiry has been drawn by Senator Wheeler, Dem. of Montana, and both Republicans and Democrats were agreed that its political significance is great in lieu of the approaching campaign. Democrats declared substantiation of the charges would "convict" the whole administration because of the "silent support" given Daugherty by President Coolidge. On the other hand, Republicans argued that refutation of the charges would redound to the administration's credit, react against its Democratic critics and place Daugherty in the light of a political martyr. For this reason, support of the attorney general will be rapidly growing throughout the administration's ranks. Regardless of the senate's ultimate verdict, the investigation will end Daugherty's public career. The attorney general has told his close friends he will retire from the cabinet whether he is vindicated or convicted by the "public trial" for personal reasons. He is 64 years old and not in the best of health. By this militant defense against overwhelming odds, the attorney general has materially increased his support in the senate. Some administration senators who were crying for his political blood a week ago stood ready today to battle beneath his stundard. While passage of the resolution itself was never in doubt—because Daugherty himself urged its enactment—a battle has developed over the naming of the special investigating committee. Friends of Daugherty obeyed the plan of Senator Wheeler for naming a personally selected committee to be headed by Senator Brookhart. Republican of town, an insurgent leader, and dominated by democratic insurgent coalition. Daugherty's followers demanded the committee be named by president pro tem Cummins, ReWITH PIONEER FOR LEASE WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—The direct charge that Harry F. Sinclair "conspired" with the Pioneer Oil Co. to obtain a lease to Teapot Dome, was made before the senate public lands committee today by Karl C. Schuyler of Denver, counsel for L. Leo Stack, Denver oil man. Schuyler declared Sinclair paid $1,000,000 to the Midwest Oil group, including Pioneer, to quiet their claims to the reserve. The million dollar agreement was made in March, 1922, a month before Sinclair obtained teapot Dome from ex-secretary of interior Albert B. Fall, he said. Conspiracy charges were made in a complaint drawn by Stack against Sinclair and the Midwest Co. to recover on Stack's five per cent interest in Pioneer's claims to the reserves. ASK TAX RETURNS OF DOHENY, SINCLAIR, FALL WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Without a record vote, the senate today passed the McKellar resolution, requesting the treasury department to turn over to the senate oil investigating committee the income tax returns of E. L. Doheny, E. L. Doheny, Jr., Harry F. Sinclair, A. B. Fall and all the companies which Sinclair and Doheny own. Senator McKellar said he thot the records would disclose "how much was paid" to Fall and other men, and whether these payments figure in their income tax returns. MORE SPECIAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—Another special government counsel, an expert in land laws and titles, will be appointed by President Coolidge to investigate the circumstances under which the Standard Oil Co. of California acquired sections 16 and 36 of the Elk Hills reserve in California. It was announced at the White House this afternoon. These sections were originally given the state of California by the government for school lands on the theory that they were non-mineral bearing. Those who eat, work and play in moderation are seldom on the doctor's visiting list. 2 GIRLS MISSING VISIT PARK, Mrs. Lola Cameron, Miss Thelma Bronson, all have been missing since when they went to Oran Park, and the authority searching for them. The is of the Bolsa vicinity a latter of Long Beach. Miss Bronson, with her went to Santa Ana a few age to visit a sister of Mr. eron's. Neither girl has any They are dressed attractively not expensively, and both brown hair. GUN CLUB SHOOT SUNDAY MORNING The Orange County Gu will hold a regular shoot morning beginning at 9:30 There will be prize shoot big crowd of shooters is e to be present. "Don't you pluck no fruit, Si." shrilled Mrs. "Only bad ones, mind!" "But suppose there ain't ones, mother?" "Then you'll have to w some goes bad, that's al can't afford to eat good oranges that's worth 75 dozen." 227 Leapyear Born in Cal. To SACRAMENTO, Feb. A total of 227 leap years will be born in Cal today, according to est compiled by the state board health. The 200 odd infants uled to make their appear today will have birthday once every four years. THE PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIF. COUNCIL OPENS BIDS FOR LIGHTS City council last night opened bids for ornamental lights on So. Los Angeles-st, from Broadway to Vermont; No. Los Angeles from Cypress to North; East Center from Philadelphia to East. Of nine biddera, H. H. Walker was lowest. His bid on No. Los Angeles was $1.80 per front foot for single light standard and $2.74 for double; on Sc. Los Angeles, $1.48 for single and $2.61 for double; on E. Center, $2.07 for single and $2.70 for double. To above prices must be added about five pct. for incidentals as inspection, engineering and advertising. Preliminary estimates, when petitions were circulated, were $2 for single and $2.50 for double. The plan is to set double lights as far east as Santa Fe tracks, as far south as S. P. tracks and as far north as Sycamore-st. Awarding of contract was held over until next meeting. Council heard read for first time an ordinance which would bar peanut stands and the like from within 150 feet of the park. Council adopted a resolution to widen South-st from 150 feet east of Los Angeles where a lot sticks out into the thorofare; also to cut alley thru rear of lot. The proposal to extend Lemon-st thru to Fullerton was referred to public improvement committee. A new ornamental lighting district for Claudina-st from Center-st to Santa Ana-st was approved. Council approved plans and profiles of new sewer extensions which will cost about $20,000. Bids will be opened March 27. CHAOS AND ANARCHY RAMPANT IN GREECE (Continued From Page One) upon the issue of Greece's future form of government. If the republicans win, the king will be dethroned automatically. Many Republican army and navy officers have gone to Salonika for a conference. It was city a 10-foot strip of land 151 acres on North Palmieri enable the street to be when the new boulevard structured. THE NEWS SPRING THEY CAME—THEN Crowded Pa Never before at any time, any place such A Bargain Exploded Price Sens AND MARINES ON HONDURAS COAST WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—A dochment of U. S. marines have been landed on the north coast of AND MARINES ON HONDURAS COAST WASHINGTON, Feb. 29.—A deposition of U. S. marines have been landed on the north coast ofonduras to act as "consular guard" and to "protect American lives," it was announced at the state department today. The marines were sent to Honeras on board the U. S. cruiser Inver in command of Admiral Lyton. The American Counsel at Ceiba reported to the state department that he had been fired upon by voluntaryary forces during a hour pitched battle in the streets. He declared that telegraphic communication had been cut off several hours and that it was with great difficulty that he had been able to get in communication with the state department. NEW DIRECTORY OUT NEXT WEEK The new telephone directory of range-co will be issued the latter part of next week, Manager E. A. Card of the Anaheim, Fullerton and Placentia exchanges announce today. It is the most complete book yet, containing not only many non-scribbers' names than formerly, but a much fuller list of classified business houses. This list, started in the last issue, is printed yellow paper and occupies a space at the rear of the book. It is of much convenience especially to business folk. There are pages of it, covering nearly every conceivable kind of business and profession. The names throut out are printed in a good quality of paper and in readily legible manner. The information on charges for toll service and the general information ever has been more detailed. GIRLS MISSING; VISIT PARK, SUN. Mrs. Lola Cameron, 16, and Miss Thelma Bronson, also 16, have been missing since Sunday, when they went to Orange-co.ark, and the authorities are searching for them. The former of the Bolsa vicinity and the latter of Long Beach. CHAOS AND ANARCHY RAMPANT IN GREECE (Continued From Page One) upon the issue of Greece's future form of government. If the republicans win, the king will be dethroned automatically. Many Republican army and navy officers have gone to Salonika for a conference. It was rumored a Republic may be proclaimed in that city. SEVERAL INJURED IN CAR CRASHES Mrs. Mary E. Chowling suffered a badly sprained back, bruises and cuts when the car in which she was riding, driven by A. R. Draper of San Francisco, was forced into a ditch on the Santa Ana Canyon-rd., about seven miles from Olive, by a Commercial truck, according to report to local police. Draper was cut about the head by flying glass. Both were brot to the Anaheim sanitarium. In an accident last night, also reported to local police, E. T. Brooks and J. V. McCrory, both of Los Angeles, were involved. The accident occurred between La Mirada and Norwalk. One man was cut above the left eye. Mrs. Albert Bittner of Lincolnave, was struck by a car driven by D. D. Waymills of Los Angeles. Gilbert Lorrales of Placentia was struck by a car driven by George Johnson of Fullerton. Mrs. Bittner suffered an injury to the leg. She was treated at the sanitarium. Lorrales was taken to a Placentia physician, and then home. He is that not to have been seriously hurt. Other new patients at the sanitarium: Mrs. E. E. Singer, Huntington Beach; and William Naill, Santa Ana. HOUSE COMPOMISES ON INCOME TAX RATE (Continued from Page One) the Democrats the credit of writing the 1924 tax reduction bill. Republican leaders in the house engaged in hurried conferences this morning with the insurgents in the hope that a compromise could be effected over income tax rates and the surtaxes on big incomes. The compromise would be inserted in the bill in place of the Democratic (Garner) plan which was adopted thru a coalition of the Democrats and Republican insurgents. The last compromise offered is a maximum surtax of 37% on incomes of $200,000 and over, 25% reduction in all brackets of GIRLS MISSING; VISIT PARK SUN. Mrs. Lola Cameron, 16, and Miss Thelma Bronson, also 16, have been missing since Sunday, when they went to Orange-co. Park, and the authorities are searching for them. The former of the Boisa vicinity and the latter of Long Beach. Miss Bronson, with her parents, sent to Santa Ana a few days ago to visit a sister of Mrs. Cameron's. Neither girl has any money, they are dressed attractively, but not expensively, and both have brown hair. UN CLUB SHOOT SUNDAY MORNING The Orange County Gun club all hold a regular shoot Sunday morning beginning at 2:30 a.m. there will be prize shoots and a big crowd of shooters is expected to present. "Don't you pluck no sound suit, Si," shrilled Mrs. Jones. Only bad ones, mind! "But suppose there ain't no bad ones, mother?" "Then you'll have to wait till time goes bad, that's all. We can't afford to eat good, sound ranges that's worth 75 cents a dozen." 227 Leapyear Babes Born in Cal. Today SACRAMENTO, Feb. 29.—A total of 227 leap year babies will be born in California today, according to estimates compiled by the state board of health. The 200 odd infants scheduled to make their appearance today will have birthdays only once every four years. MEMBERSHIP OF C. OF C. GROWING The directors of the C. of C. at their regular weekly meeting last night unanimously elected Robert V. Jensen, to membership, local electrician, J. H. Wentz of Pullerton. Anaheim property owner, and W. H. Brigham, local apartment hotel man. Invitations to all of the approximately 250 members are being issued to attend a noon lunch on next Thursday at the Elks Club, when Paul Clagstone of San city a 10-foot strip of land of its 151 acres on North Palm street to enable the street to be widened when the new boulevard is constructed. It was announced that on Tuesday, March 18th, the excursionists of the Los Angeles chamber would be in Anaheim. A special train de luxe is being used for a trade NEWS SPREAD LIKE WILD-FIRE EY CAME—THEY SAW! THEY BOUGHT! Swamped! Packed! time, any place such a congregation of women and girls at a buying festival! 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Our Daily Classes were a big success; this was made possible by the hearty response which came from the women of Anaheim and vicinity in attending these classes. We wish to thank all for their attendance and courtesy shown. DIRECT ACTION RANGES always on display at our show room. We are glad to demonstrate them at any time. Many models and sizes to suit everyone. ERN APPLIANCE CO. 109 W. Sixth St. Santa Ana